Day: December 8, 2025

Discussion on Shoaib Nizam’s Books Highlights Partition-Era Realities

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A literary discussion held in the city on Saturday delved deeply into the social and emotional upheavals surrounding the Partition era, as portrayed in the works of noted writer Shoaib Nizam. His novel Gard-e-Safar and the collection of sketches Sar-e-Sayyargaan-e-Sukhan were at the centre of an engaging seminar organised by Uslub Organisation at the Premchand Hall, Hindi Sansthan, Hazratganj. Speaking as the chief guest, former IAS officer Dr. Anees Ansari emphasised that Nizam’s novel poignantly marks the turbulent conditions around Partition and the immense hardships faced by the community…

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Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2025 Set to Unfold: A Two-Day Celebration of Literature, Ideas and Culture

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The city is preparing to welcome one of its most anticipated cultural events of the year—Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2025, scheduled for 13–14 December 2025. Spanning across the Lawns, Baithak, and the Auditorium, the festival will bring together distinguished authors, poets, filmmakers, historians, thinkers, and performers for two days of powerful conversations and artistic experiences. The upcoming edition promises a vibrant mix of literature, cinema, heritage, poetry, children’s storytelling, stand-up comedy, and intellectual discourse, reinforcing Lucknow’s identity as a cultural capital. DAY 1 — December 13, 2025: Opening Day to…

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Young Vocalists Shine at UPSNA’s Regional Music Competition in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (UPSNA) commenced the second phase of its Regional Music Competition on Monday at the Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium, showcasing an impressive range of young classical vocal talent from across the state. The four-day event, being held from December 8 to 11, features competitions in Khyal, Tarana, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Thumri and Dadra across different age categories. The opening day was dedicated to the Children’s Category, where participants presented classical compositions with remarkable poise and discipline. Winners Announced: Lucknow’s Arthav Mishra Leads the Khyal–Tarana Category…

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ICICI Prudential Life leads with Claim Settlement Ratio of 99.33% in H1-FY2026

Arijit Bose

Bhopal : ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has posted an industry leading claim settlement ratio of 99.33% for H1-FY2026, the highest amongst top life insurance companies in the country. Importantly, the average claim settlement turnaround time was just 1.1 days for non-investigated claims. Also, during this period, the total value of death claims settled by the Company was at Rs. 893.38 crore. Amish Banker, Chief Operations Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance said, “Our claim settlement process is designed to deliver enhanced customer experience and we handle every claim with utmost sensitivity.…

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Initial Public Offer of Equity Shares of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited to open on December 12, 2025

Arijit Bose

* Price band fixed at ₹2,061 to ₹2,165 per Equity Share * The Floor Price is 2,061 times the face value of Equity Shares and the Cap Price is 2,165 times the face value of the Equity Shares. * Bid / Offer will open on Friday, December 12, 2025 and close on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (“Bid Dates”). * The Anchor Investor Bidding Date shall be Thursday, December 11, 2025. * Minimum bid lot is 6 Equity Shares and thereafter in multiples of 6 Equity Shares. * Red Herring Prospectus…

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“AEL लिया क्या?” — Adani Rights Issue Sets the Market Ablaze as Investor Frenzy Peaks

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The rights issue of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has turned into one of the most talked-about events in India’s equity markets, triggering an unexpected wave of enthusiasm among retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors alike. The buzz has grown so loud that a new phrase is doing the rounds among traders: “AEL liya kya?” The excitement around AEL’s Rights Entitlement (RE) has been nothing short of electric. In just two trading sessions, the RE price jumped a staggering 23%, rising from ₹349.80 on December 3 to ₹430.65 on December 5.…

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A Moving Drama for Every Generation – Watch the Zee Bollywood Premiere of Vanvaas on Wednesday, 10th December at 9 PM!

Arijit Bose

Mumbai : Imagine a father suffering from dementia, left behind by his own family during a pilgrimage. It’s more than just being abandoned, it’s a painful reminder of how easily some people turn away from their duties. Directed by Anil Sharma, the filmmaker behind Gadar 2 and Apne, comes Vanvaas, a touching family drama that speaks to audiences of all ages. The Zee Bollywood Premiere of Vanvaas is coming on 10th December, Wednesday at 9PM. With its strong emotional heart and relatable storyline, the film offers something meaningful for everyone,…

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Bandhan Bank Donates 10 ambulances across India, two in Bangalore

Arijit Bose

Donates fully equipped ambulance to CBCI Society for Medical Education (Bangalore) and Bharat Sevashram Sangha, (Bangalore) Bangalore : Bandhan Bank, as part of its CSR initiatives, has donated 10 fully equipped ambulances across India, including two in Bangalore, to strengthen emergency medical access and improve healthcare delivery across diverse communities. Announced during the Bank’s 10th Foundation Day celebrations, the initiative has now been implemented with the donation of ambulances. The initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to improving the reach and responsiveness of healthcare services, ensuring that patients receive timely medical…

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ICICI Prudential Life Leads With 99.33% Claim Settlement Ratio in First Half of FY 2026

Arijit Bose

Bhopal: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has announced an impressive 99.33% claim settlement ratio for the first six months of the financial year 2026, emerging as one of India’s leading life insurers in terms of claim servicing efficiency. The company also revealed that it took an average of just 1.1 days to settle non-investigated claims, reflecting its growing focus on speed, transparency and customer comfort. During the same period, the insurer settled death claims worth ₹893.38 crore. Amish Banker, Chief Operations Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said the milestone underscores the…

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OnePlus Onboards Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Jonathan Gaming, Armaan Malik, Kush Maini, and Nitanshi Goel as brand ambassadors

Arijit Bose

* Featuring in a six-part ad film series of “Power on. Limits off” campaign to launch OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 Jaipur : OnePlus, the global technology brand, today announced onboarding six of India’s most dynamic performers: Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Jonathan, Armaan Malik, Kush Maini, and Nitanshi Goel as its brand ambassadors. With the partnership, OnePlus brings together six of India’s most reputed performers and voices – each a true reflection of OnePlus-level performance to become the voice of OnePlus India. The campaign is kickstarted with a…

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